Clyde Elick Trantham, age 90 of Murphy, NC passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Copper Basin Medical Center in Copperhill, TN. He was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1925 in Murphy, NC. Mr. Trantham was a lifelong poultry and beef farmer.

A Graveside Service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Copper Ridge Memory Gardens with the Rev. Bill Bryant officiating. Music will be by Scott Bryant. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.